Business Development Associate

Junior Business Development ManagerLocation: Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaWork Type: Full-time, on-siteNationality: Saudi NationalExperience: 1 year in business development, sales, partnerships, or a related roleRole OverviewWe are looking for a confident and proactive Junior Business Development Manager to join our team in Riyadh. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can build relationships, identify new business opportunities, and support the company’s growth across the Saudi market.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and approach potential clients, partners, and business opportunities.Arrange and participate in client meetings, presentations, and follow-up discussions.Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.Understand client requirements and coordinate with internal teams to develop suitable solutions.Prepare proposals, quotations, presentations, and other business development material.Maintain an organised pipeline of leads, meetings, proposals, and opportunities.Conduct market and competitor research to identify potential areas for growth.Represent the company at relevant industry events, exhibitions, and networking sessions.Support management in developing partnerships and market-entry initiatives.Provide regular updates and reports on business development activities.RequirementsSaudi national based in Riyadh.Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.At least 1 year of relevant experience.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation abilities.Professional fluency in Arabic and good working proficiency in English.Confident in communicating with clients and senior stakeholders.Organised, proactive, and comfortable working with targets.Good command of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with the wider team.PreferredExperience in technology, consulting, design, events, digital services, or B2B solutions.Existing professional network within Riyadh or the wider Saudi market.Familiarity with CRM tools and sales pipeline management.What We OfferOpportunity to work closely with the leadership team.Exposure to major clients, partnerships, and growth initiatives.A fast-moving environment with strong learning and career-growth potential.Competitive salary + commission based on experience.